Prominent, local business owners and sisters, Bridget Shaw and Heather Day, have been working hard over the past few months to prepare for changes to their independent businesses that were connected up until this past Saturday. Day is the owner of Straight Up Salon, H&Co Academy and the newly opened Daydreams Esthetics Spa. The hair salon was located in the upper level of Lady of the Lake Gift Shop for the past seven and a half years, but after opening the spa on 10th Street in January (with H&Co Academy - Esthetics utilizing the lower level), Day saw an opportunity to incorporate all beauty experiences under one roof. As such, the hair salon moved and reopened this past Tuesday to 801-10th Street within Daydreams Esthetics Spa. “Daydreams is the total beauty experience in a comfortable, affordable, immaculately decorated new location. Our services include hair, nails, facials, esthetics, healing baths, a brow and lash bar, as well as beauty boutique featuring Eminence products and unique lines of handbags, jewellery and scarves,” said Day. Heading north, back down to 18th Street to Lady of the Lake, we discover that while Shaw will miss regular interactions with her sister, she is excited to once again be expanding her business. “We’re focusing on furniture, new and antique, plus home decor. We have been collecting some interesting antique pieces that will be showcased upstairs along with new upholstered accent chairs and cushions. We also have a lovely selection of vintage-look small, area rugs. Basically, we are returning to how we started ten years ago,” said Shaw. “It was fun running into family members throughout the day. Heather and I would sit some days and just discuss business and that will be missed. We will still get together, but not as spontaneously. Life moves forward and changes are good,” said Shaw. It’s expected that the unveiling of Lady of the Lake Upstairs will be mid-September. Check the businesses websites, follow them on Facebook or stop by for a visit for more details. www.ladyofthelake.ca www.daydreamsspa.ca www.hcoacademy.com www.straightupsalon.com

Shoppers Mall Press Release BRANDON, MB, September 30, 2017 – Shoppers Mall, owned and managed by the Morguard Real Estate Investment Trust, is pleased to announce the signing of a lease agreement for a Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop. The barbershop is scheduled to open in early 2018 next to the GoodLife Fitness. “The men of Brandon are in for a treat with the arrival of Tommy Gun’s,” said Kim James, General Manager. “We’re delighted to welcome them to Shoppers Mall, where they will be a perfect complement to our existing slate of more than 90 retailers.” Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop is a tribute to the 1930s Chicago barbershop grooming experience but with all the modern amenities and styles of today’s hair salons. The chain has over 60 locations across Canada and offers haircuts, world-renowned hot towel straight razor shaves and unique grooming products for men. Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop in Brandon will be owned and operated by Chad Cumming, who was born and raised in Brandon. A spokesman for Tommy Gun’s added “We at Tommy Gun’s are excited for Chad to thrive as our new business partner during such a rapid growth and expansion period. We’re looking forward to opening our new location in Shoppers Mall.” Recent tenant activity has solidified Shoppers Mall as the central, vibrant hub for the growing Brandon community. The introduction of Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop will complement the redevelopment of the mall space which, to date, has included the introduction of a Sobeys extra grocery store, GoodLife Fitness and Dollarama. Other recent new tenant announcements include a Shoppers Drug Mart and three freestanding restaurants, all of which are scheduled to open in late 2018. For more information on Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop, visit www.tommyguns.com.

The influx of new restaurants entering the Brandon market place continues to grow as it is being reported in Winnipeg that the popular Winnipeg pizza eatery Carbone Coal Fired Pizza is scheduled to open a Brandon location in the Corral Centre in 2018. Chrisd.ca, who runs a very popular news and information web site in Winnipeg made the post below on their Twitter account. BDNMB.CA has reached out to Carbone Coal Fired Pizza in hopes of obtaining additional information on their Brandon location. Carbone's Coal Fired Pizza use wholesome and fresh ingredients, and bake their pizzas in coal fired ovens at 850°. In addition to pizza they use their coal fired ovens to serve up a section of wings and panini's. They currently have four Winnipeg locations.

Fall is coming and The Nearly New Shop will be closed from August 17th-23rd to completely restock the store with Fall & Winter items.  Their fantastic Fall & Winter Grand Re-opening Week begins on Thursday August 24th from 10:30 to 5. The Shop will be fully re-stocked with gorgeous items at great prices. The Nearly New Shop are well known for amazing deals on brand name fashions and they do sell clothes in every size, of every brand name and for every occasion.  They also stock beautiful accessories, shoes, belts, and purses. Plus, they sell so much more than fashions! Look in their vintage display cabinet for jewelry, fine crystal, china & collectables. Their housewares section has everything that you want in a kitchen or dining room including small appliances, beautiful home decor items & dish wares. To keep the whole family entertained, they stock books, magazines, craft supplies, puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs, toys and sporting equipment. This year the store will have a great selection of vintage games, books and magazines in stock. The shop is run with 100 volunteers & one full time manager with proceeds going to buy equipment for patient care at the Brandon Hospital. In order to reduce overhead and maximize the money going to the hospital, they accept cash only (no debit or credit cards because they charge us fees). There is no sales tax on Nearly New Shop items. Currently the store is overflowing with stock for the Fall & Winter season and they will have it all ready for you starting on Thursday, August 24th! Find yourself a treasure or two and feel good shopping knowing that you are supporting quality patient care at Brandon Hospital. The Nearly New Shop 601-9th St. Brandon MB. Open Mon to Sat 10:30 to 5. Feel Good Shopping! Twitter @shopnearlynew Facebook Nearly New Shop Brandon Mb

The Casa Blanca Motel Motor Inn, including all buildings and property, has been sold for 1.25 million.  The property was initially listed as a tender sale with an asking price of 1.39 million.  Agent, Tyler Plante told bdnmb.ca that he cannot release the buyers name however the property did receive several offers.